Articles by Kelli Ballard

Today is Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May – a holiday of Mexican origin. In the United States it is celebrated with parades and get-togethers while in Mexico the day is honored on a much smaller scale. Contrary… Read More

For Christians, Good Friday is one of the most important holidays of the year because it represents Jesus Christ’s sacrifice to wash away our sins. It was the day he was crucified, only to rise again on Sunday, which we… Read More

It’s Valentine’s Day, a holiday to celebrate romance and love. It’s a time to give out chocolates and poetic cards to loved ones and those you might have a crush on. But who was St. Valentine and why is this… Read More

Black Friday is traditionally the best day of the year for deals on toys, TVs, and other desired items for the holidays. But anyone with AI toys on their shopping list might want to rethink those purchases. According to a… Read More

It’s almost Thanksgiving, and with that knowledge comes thoughts of big family dinners with a golden turkey as the centerpiece. How far back does the tradition of eating turkey for Thanksgiving go? Some say it all started with the Pilgrims,… Read More

When you think of Halloween, you probably imagine spooky costumes, bobbing for apples, and trick-or-treating. While these are typical American traditions, other countries have some different ways to celebrate this time of year. Ireland and Scotland: Samhain Samhain is the… Read More

Columbus Day is celebrated each year on the second Monday in October. It is in honor of Christopher Columbus, the explorer who brought Europeans to the Americas. It also celebrates the growth of our nation since the first European settlers… Read More

Lights, camera, strike! That’s right, actors have now joined writes in their strike. The Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, most commonly called SAG-AFTRA, voted Thursday, July 13, to join the writers strike. Now… Read More

It’s Independence Day, a time for fireworks, barbecues, parades, and celebrations. But what is the meaning behind this holiday? Why and how do we celebrate it? And did you know, if John Adams had had his way, we’d be honoring… Read More

Ronald Reagan (1911 – 2004) was dubbed the “Great Communicator.” As the 40th president of the United States, he was able to stimulate economic growth, increase employment, lower inflation, and strengthen the country’s national defense. His “less government is better”… Read More

Happy Easter! This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Christ two days after his crucifixion. Traditions for this holy day can differ depending on where a person lives, but what are some of the most common, and where did they… Read More

From frankenfoods to toilets that turn waste into ash, climate change enthusiasts search for solutions to stop the world from heading into another ice age or becoming a desert. Billionaire Bill Gates is leading the charge against burping cows, recently… Read More